When I think back to the KDF Wagen design I am reminded that Dr. Porsche
chose the flat four engine layout partly because it can run at top RPM for
very long periods of time.  The engines in our Vanagons are derivatives of
that old design and same principle should apply.

Last year I drove my '67 Squareback from Alabama to Detroit at 70 to 75 MPH
and had no problems outside of high operating temperatures.  The engine was
near redline at that speed.  The car had a 3-speed automatic transmission
out of a '69 and the factory rated the top speed at 82 MPH.

Providing your motor is healthy and the operating temperatures stay within
normal ranges I see no problem driving at that speed.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Paul Bucco
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 3:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Safe rpm's for 87 wolfsburg edition 2.1L????

Hi List,

        I have been travelling the Garden State Parkway(mostly flat) at
speeds of 65-75 mph at about 3500-4100 RPM's for about an 1- 1  1/2 hours.
Is this safe for my 87 Wolfsburg edition 2.1 L automatic?  The engine has
about 3400 miles on the rebuild.

Thanks,

Paul F. Bucco Jr.
ibuyvws@aol.com
jersey shore
87  Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon/Money Pit
71  Squareback  Automatic
65 21 Window Deluxe Bus